Dance Styles

for Competition

Acrobatic Dance
A routine using tumbling moves such as front/back walkovers, handstands, front/back handsprings, rolls, etc. The routine must contain at least 40% dance choreography and should have a substantial amount of acrobatic moves. May also contain flexibility and/or contortionist components

Ballet
Routine must demonstrate classical ballet technique. It should include classical steps and movements. No pointe shoes allowed. No tumbling tricks allowed.

Baton
A routine choreographed using baton(s) as a prop. The routine should consist of both dance choreography and baton technique.

Character Routine
A routine depicting a recognizable character. Character may be from sources such as a play, movie, Broadway, or use a character stereotype. Should incorporate acting and dancing. May contain tumbling tricks.

Cheerleading
A routine consisting of sharp cheerleading movements, formations, and/or stunting. Stunts may not be taller than one person in the air. Basket tosses are permitted but you must take into consideration the height of the performance location. Tumbling is also allowed. Only groups are eligible.

Production
A routine consisting of a group of at least 20 dancers incorporating any style/styles of dance or tumbling combinations. Production has a time limit of 8:00 minutes.

Song & Dance
Must contain both singing and dancing. There may not be lead voices anywhere on the tape/CD. If there are pre-recorded voices, the entry will become "Adjudication Only" where they will not be eligible for overall awards, but will receive no point penalties in their scores. All performers will be judged on both singing and dancing. Three handheld microphones will be available to use at the competition.

Tap
A routine consisting of tap technique and moves. Tap sounds may not be pre-recorded on the tape/CD. If there are pre-recorded sounds, the entry will become "Adjudication Only" where they will not be eligible for overall awards, but will receive no point penalties in their scores. No tumbling tricks allowed.